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Bangkok Bar Reviews & Pubs Guide 2012

This Page is updated for April 2012

Bangkok’s pub scene has made a BIG impact over the past few years. There are numerous theme pubs and bars, many of which, are designed and ran very well. Rather than hitting the go-go bars and discos every night, some guys are satisfied with a night out down their local pub. With the increased competition, the smart bar owners are doing their best to provide value for money. We hope you have an enjoyable time in Bangkok. Cheers!

BarBar Fetish Club

Patpong Soi 2

Black Pagoda Club

Patpong Soi 2

Barbican Pub

9/4-5 Soi Thaniya Road – BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Silom

Telephone – 02-234-3590

Open Daily – 11:30am-1:00am

Update 2012 - Billy, the former manager of the Bull’s Head Pub is now running the Barbican Pub. Pop in to meet Billy, I am sure he will appreciate it.

Black Swan Pub

326/8-9 Sukhumvit Road – BTS Asok / MRT Sukhumvit

(Near Seafood Palace by the Asok junction)

Telephone – 02-229-4542

Open Daily – 8:00am-1:00am

(Update December 2011) – This traditional British Pub is so authentic that you almost forget you are in Bangkok. An English expat described the fish ‘n’ chips, as the best he had tasted in Thailand. The friendly owner Dave, sometimes even serves Scottish kippers, albeit when they can get a supply. The regulars in The Black Swan consume one of the largest amounts of draught beer, which proves its popularity.

Update 2012 - In terms of being an authentic British Pub, (especially the pub grub) you cannot get much better than The Black Swan Pub.

~~Bull’s Head Pub~~

~~Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 – BTS Phrom Phong~~

~~Telephone – 02-259-4444~~

~~(Opposite Emporium Shopping Centre)~~

~~Open Daily – 9:00am-1:00am~~

~~Website – www.greatbritishpub.com~~

The Bull’s Head Pub has CLOSED.

Bully’s Pub

Sukhumvit Road (near JW Marriott Hotel) – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-656-4609

Website – www.bullysbangkok.com

(Update 2011) – Bully’s remains one of the most popular pubs in the whole of Bangkok. Whatever time of day or night, Bully’s always has customers. There is a HUGE TV screen to watch a wide range of world sports events. Although more upmarket in terms of prices, the food is very good. For an example, try the ‘Bully Burger’ which is served with proper chips! Bully’s leads the way as a modern, American-International theme pub. The newly introduced Aussie lager ‘Pure Blonde’ is now available along with Carlsberg Draught. Cheers for the new beers! Every Monday the special is ‘all you can eat pasta’ with meat balls in a tangy tomato sauce, side salad and garlic bread. All this for just 169 baht.

Update 2012 - A former hotel chef is cooking up some fantastic food, but drink sales have dropped since Ed left. I still eat here and I highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken Wings and the Bully’s ribs.

Chequers Sports Pub

Sukhumvit Soi Nana

Telephone – 02-255-3993

(UPDATE 2011) – Ran by the amicable Nick, this British Pub has a long history in Bangkok. Split over two levels, Chequers always welcomes its customers. An added bonus is that Peter Street has returned to assist with overseeing the pub grub in Chequers. Two large plasma TV screens provide sports fans with excellent viewing. The menu includes all the pub grub you would expect, plus specials like “Doctors Delight.” Popular among sports fans, bar hoppers and socialites. The top level is available for meetings and private parties.

Update 2012 - Chequers Pub remains one of my regular haunts and I especially enjoy eating here. The British pub grub is authentic and always good value for money.

~~Down Under Sports Bistro~~

~~Sukhumvit Soi 23 – BTS Asok~~

~~Telephone – 086-807-1384~~

~~Website – www.downundersportsbistro.com~~

Changed name to Bradman’s Sports Bistro. Obviously popular with Aussies and Kiwis, Bradman’s has excellent sports coverage and good pub grub too. This is one place where you can get Western style Chinese dishes. The sweet and sour chicken, and the lemon chicken are authentic Western-Chinese dishes. Usually, a relaxed atmosphere, unless the Aussies are losing! Very friendly Thai girls, eager to serve you.

Dubliner Irish Pub

440 Sukhumvit Road – BTS Phrom Phong

(Washington Square, Sukhumvit Soi 22)

Telephone – 02-204-1841/2

Open Daily – 9:00am-1:00am

Update 2012 - An Irish theme pub that is among one of the longest established pubs in Bangkok. Traditional British pub grub, as you would expect.

Duke Of Wellington Pub

323 Silom Road – BTS Sala Daeng

Telephone – 02-234-2874

Open Daily – 10:00am-1:00am

Finnegan’s Irish Pub

Sukhumvit Soi 4 – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-656-8160

Website – www.finnegansthailand.com

Update 2012 - Still draws a crowd amid the increasing competition along Soi Nana.

GULLIVER’S TRAVELLER’S TAVERN

Sukhumvit Soi 5 – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-655-5340

(UPDATE 2011) – Popular with tourists and farang families, as well as expat residents. Very large, open plan style theme pub. The drink and food prices are among the very best value for money in Bangkok. Free internet is still available. Mutiple TV screens show a variety of live sports. The main TV screen above the bar at the far end is absolutely HUGE. Most of the dishes on the menu are tasty and well priced. I particularly like the English breakfast and the special fried rice. Yummy!

HANRAHAN’S IRISH PUB

Sukhumvit Soi 4 – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-255-0644-51

Open Daily – 9:00am-1:00am

(UPDATE 2011) – I call it ‘The Jolly Green Giant’ because this HUGE Irish theme pub is one of the largest in Bangkok. Situated opposite Hillary 2 Bar on Soi Nana, it is stylishly furnished over three levels. Hanrahan’s serve good British pub grub. Various beers on tap are available at very competitive prices.

Update 2012 - Note that some of the Happy Hour prices are among the best in Bangkok.

HUNTSMAN PUB

Sukhumvit Road – (Landmark Hotel Basement) – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-254-0404

(UPDATE 2011) – Large open plan British pub with a broad range of drinks and pub grub. Located in the basement of The Landmark Hotel. Due to its location be prepared to pay more. The talented Filipino band ‘Sweet Inspiration’ are the resident live band. Sweet Inspiration play six night a week from 9:00pm until closing time. The lead singer has a superb voice. Well worth a visit. The ‘pub grub’ is fairly authentic, but because of the location it is more expensive.

JAMESON’S IRISH PUB

Holiday Inn Silom (ground floor) – 981 Silom Road – BTS Surasak

Telephone – 02-266-7703-5

Open Daily – 10:00am-1:00am

Website – www.jamesons-bangkok.com

Modern Irish theme pub with a large open plan layout. Excellent traditional pub grub, with a wide range of beers and spirits. One of the most popular Irish theme pubs in Thailand.

LONDONER BREW PUB

Sukhumvit Soi 33 – BTS Phrom Phong

(Basement of the UBC II Building on the corner of Soi 33)

Telephone – 02-261-0238/9

Open Daily – 11:00am-1:00am

English style pub, which brews its own beers. Join in on the ‘Wild Wednesdays’ with drinks offered at 2-4-1 all night. Not surprisingly, ‘Wild Wednesdays’ are very popular.

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub

Convent Road, Silom – BTS Sala Daeng

Telephone – 02-266-7160

Open Daily – 9:00am-1:00am

Website – www.mollymalonesthailand.com

Update 2012 - An authentic, but also commercial Irish theme pub. Professionally managed and operated, by far one of the best theme pubs in Thailand. Serves excellent British pub grub.

Office Bar & Grill

Sukhumvit Soi 33 – BTS Phrom Phong

Telephone – 02-662-1936

Website – www.theofficebkk.com

Update 2012 - Remains one of the most popular hangouts for expat residents living in Bangkok. Excellent live sports coverage. Compared to many bars in the Soi 33 area, The Office does a brisk trade.

O’Reilly’s Irish Pub

62/1-4 Silom Road – BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Silom

Telephone – 02-636-7515

Open Daily – 11:00am-1:00am

(UPDATE 2011) – Yet another Irish theme pub in Bangkok.

Pickled Liver Pub

Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-254-3484

Open Daily – 2:00pm-2:00am

Update April 2012 - The Pickled Liver Pub has a modern design, with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Ran by the popular Englishman Nick. The Pickled Liver has its own following, but newcomers are always made welcome. Reopened in October 2011 at the new location of Sukhumvit Soi 7/1. Very modern and stylish interior design.

Robin Hood Pub

Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 – BTS Phrom Phong

Telephone – 02-662-3390

Open Daily – 10:00am-midnight

Soi 8 Pub

Sukhumvit Soi 8 – BTS Nana

Telephone – 02-653-3144

Website – www.soi8.net

Update 2012 - Another one of my favourite pubs in the whole of Thailand. Serves among the best quality and quantity of pub grub in Bangkok. In fact, the Italian dishes are so good, customers say its better than nearby Italian restaurants. From Thai women I have heard that the Thai food is also particularly good. Something that you should note is that the food portions are LARGE.

TOXIC BAR

Town Lodge Sukhumvit Soi 18

Woodstock Bar & Grill

44 Soi Thonglor 13 – BTS Thonglor

Telephone – 02-715-0202/3

Website – www.woodstockbkk.com

(UPDATE 2011) – Bangkok’s legendary music pub has relocated from Nana Plaza to the Thonglor district. Superb range of traditional American dishes, amid an atmosphere of classic rock music from the Woodstock era. A truly unique establishment.

(UPDATE MAY 2011) – Due to move back to the lower Sukhumvit area later this year.